My father became disabled when my sisters and I were young. Our family nearly lost everything, but my parents got good legal advice and persevered. My mother became a paralegal for the attorney who helped us. My father became our hero who preserved our future through wisdom, frugality and dignity.
And I became a personal injury attorney focused on matters of personal injury, workers' compensation, and wrongful death, who truly understands when serious personal injuries hit home.Today, as a father myself, I passionately strive to help those in Asheville and the surrounding area, who suffer disabling personal injuries or the loss of a loved one find justice while working to protect children from carelessness.
And I became a personal injury attorney focused on matters of personal injury, workers' compensation, and wrongful death, who truly understands when serious personal injuries hit home.Today, as a father myself, I passionately strive to help those in Asheville and the surrounding area, who suffer disabling personal injuries or the loss of a loved one find justice while working to protect children from carelessness.
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Jay has been an advocate for the injured for over 30 years. He especially is passionate about helping victims of traumatic brain and spinal injuries, and he is zealous about protecting children from unreasonable hazards in all environments.
However, Jay started his legal career in 1988 focusing on real estate development law, a passion grown from an extended family of real estate professionals, especially his father who was a president of the Charleston Home Builders Association.Between 1989 and 1993, Jay served as president and in-house counsel of a family-owned, mid-size residential construction company, operating in the Carolinas.
However, Jay started his legal career in 1988 focusing on real estate development law, a passion grown from an extended family of real estate professionals, especially his father who was a president of the Charleston Home Builders Association.Between 1989 and 1993, Jay served as president and in-house counsel of a family-owned, mid-size residential construction company, operating in the Carolinas.
Personal injury claims can be complex on many levels. Most importantly, they require considerable resources and a multi-professional team to properly document the full nature and extent of all damages. Please review the Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims section of our website, as well as our Case Experience Summaries, to learn more about the claim process and our extensive experience.
Our personal injury practice focuses on helping persons who have sustained life-altering, catastrophic injuries. However, on a more limited basis, we also help those who have simply sustained more moderate injuries causing temporary hardship, including considerable medical expenses and lost wages. We have successfully helped persons who have sustained serious bodily injuries caused by the negligence of another person or corporation.
We have nearly 25 years' experience representing victims of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) from various causes.
These unfortunate and tragic circumstances have normally involved car accidents and falls from significant heights, but have also included infectious disease complications (meningitis), an electrical shock-induced cardiac arrest causing hypoxia (low brain oxygen), and an anesthesia mishap resulting in anoxia (no oxygen) resulting in permanent paralysis and severe cognitive deficits.
These unfortunate and tragic circumstances have normally involved car accidents and falls from significant heights, but have also included infectious disease complications (meningitis), an electrical shock-induced cardiac arrest causing hypoxia (low brain oxygen), and an anesthesia mishap resulting in anoxia (no oxygen) resulting in permanent paralysis and severe cognitive deficits.
We help families who suffer the unexpected, tragic loss of a loved one for which we believe a person or corporation is legally responsible. Although families deserve time to grieve without being consumed by otherwise undesirable tasks, unfortunately, it often is necessary for certain actions to be taken to preserve legal rights.
Reviews (9)
David Shelton
Dec 17, 2021
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My legal issues where settled in a prompt, professional manner! Everything was explained in a way that was easily understood. My opinion was valued highly and treated as important. All staff where very personable but professional and worked well as a team! Melissa went above and beyond the call of duty as a paralegal!
Mr. Kerr shows all the traits of a true and empathetic professional, demonstrating a persistent but fair mannerism. He ensured that I was taken care of presently and that any further medical problems that could arise in the future would be covered.
Worth every penny and highly recommended
Mr. Kerr shows all the traits of a true and empathetic professional, demonstrating a persistent but fair mannerism. He ensured that I was taken care of presently and that any further medical problems that could arise in the future would be covered.
Worth every penny and highly recommended
Alie Harcourt
Sep 17, 2021
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John Bush
Jun 05, 2021
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I was refered to Jay Kerr after quite some time in my workers comp case. I came in and we talked about what my options were and how things could go in many directions, depending on what was chosen. Jay and his assistant, Melissa, always made everything real easy for me. I'm not the best at understanding the laws and how they work, but they always explained everything in layman's terms so I could understand. They were great to work with on my case and I would highly recommend them to take yours on as well.
Jim Hill
Oct 06, 2020
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Jay was overwhelmingly helpful, way beyond my expectations. I called not sure of what to even say or ask. I just felt like I was no match for big insurance. I needed some direction. Not only did Jay hear me out but he looked further into my situation and gave me helpful advice but even more important to me, he gave me confidence in pursuing my issue on my own. What great character! Instead of insisting I hire him before giving me assistance, he showed genuine concern for my situation and wanted to help. Unbelievable. I was not expecting that at all. I was anxious when I called but by the next day
Ashleigh Watkins
Sep 29, 2020
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My husband was attacked by a German Shepard while working and suffered a horrible dog bite to his leg. Before he was even out of the hospital, Jay was gathering information for our case.
Throughout the process, we received top-notch, professional representation. My emails and phone calls were promptly returned, including those made after business hours. Jay kept us informed of any progress, and we felt early on we could trust him. Jay underpromised and over-delivered.
He met with us on Saturdays if needed so my husband wouldn't have to miss any work. He also had his team come in before business
Throughout the process, we received top-notch, professional representation. My emails and phone calls were promptly returned, including those made after business hours. Jay kept us informed of any progress, and we felt early on we could trust him. Jay underpromised and over-delivered.
He met with us on Saturdays if needed so my husband wouldn't have to miss any work. He also had his team come in before business
Nick Marro
Aug 10, 2020
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Jay could not have been nicer, or more helpful. His legal acumen within his realm and beyond is unrivaled in WNC. Jay is universally respected by both prosecutorial and fellow defense attorneys. I can not recommend his practice highly enough!
Jay could not have been nicer, or more helpful. His legal acumen within his realm and beyond is unrivaled in WNC. Jay is universally respected by both prosecutorial and fellow defense attorneys. I can not recommend his practice highly enough!
Diane Chapman
Jun 09, 2020
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Jay Kerr is an exceptional lawyer. He made me feel heard when I first approached him three years ago about my case. He explained legal issues to me in a teaching manner. Always made me feel like I was a valued client. Jay and his paralegal Melissa worked hard on my case, making sure my rights were honored. I highly recommend Jay Kerr and give his team 10/10.
Rachael Hollifield
May 25, 2020
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We had the pleasure of working with Jay and Melissa over this past year and are so happy with all they done for us! My husband had an accident at work In February 2019 and with him being the sole provider for our family we were terrified at all the unknowns. Melissa talked with me on the phone and explained things before we even hired them! She was so helpful in navigating our situation. From answering 103,836,927 of my ridiculous questions 😬 to taking care of every single critical aspect of the claim, they were AMAZING! They responded very quickly to calls and/or emails(and I had a lot 😞
Aaron Platt
Nov 06, 2019
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Jay and Melissa were awesome! They always returned my phone calls and emails very promptly, fought for every cent, and ended up getting me an excellent settlement! When my injury occurred I had no idea what was going to happen for me financially and knew almost nothing about workers compensation. Jay was very patient in explaining the whole process to me and gave me piece of mind when I had a lot of uncertainty in my life.
Thank You!
Thank You!
